sony blu-ray 149.99

tima · 06-30-2009, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by StadiumSalute

The problem with component video (according to Hollywood) is that it's too easy to copy because it's an analog format.

This is known as the "analog hole". There is currently one device to exploit it for recording on your computer, the Hauppauge HD-PVR. From what I understand, it sort of works, but it's cheaply made, unreliable, and the fan they added to help with reliability is noisy. (The fan is the final nail in its coffin for my purposes.) It also doesn't work with XP/Vista Media Center, though ISTR some company has written a driver for Windows 7 Media Center that allows it to be used as a normal tuner.

DRC · 06-30-2009, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by StadiumSalute

Also, the last Xbox update enabled 1080p over component

Why would you want that? It would only be useful for games since the Xbox doesnt have a blulray player. I think most people get bluray for movies, not games. I still say take your $100 bucks and put it towards a bluray player for movies.

StadiumSalute · 06-30-2009, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DRC

Why would you want that? It would only be useful for games since the Xbox doesnt have a blulray player. I think most people get bluray for movies, not games. I still say take your $100 bucks and put it towards a bluray player for movies.

I was simply answering the question below, which pertained to the 360 and not necessarily the movies. I don't know why his 360 isn't compatible with this particular TV (does it really not have component and/or VGA inputs?), but if Mastermind really wants to hook his old school 360 up over HDMI, he can do it. Of course he can also sell that 360 and buy a new one.

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Originally Posted by LSUMASTERMIND

The problem that pisses me off is that I have an Xbox 360 bought it when it came out in 2005. THe Pro version. Its not compatible with my 52in samsung. The Xbox has no HDMI port. Do I have to buy a new console or is there a work around?

DRC · 06-30-2009, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by StadiumSalute

I was simply answering the question below, which pertained to the 360 and not necessarily the movies. I don't know why his 360 isn't compatible with this particular TV (does it really not have component and/or VGA inputs?), but if Mastermind really wants to hook his old school 360 up over HDMI, he can do it. Of course he can also sell that 360 and buy a new one.

Sorry man, I didnt mean to pick a nit or anything. I forgot about MM's original question.

pharpe · 06-30-2009, 04:31 PM

I don't know about 1080p but I have used both HDMI and component cables to connect my TV to my AT&T Uverse which goes up to 1080i. Both types connect at 1080i and I have seen no difference at all. This is on a 56" Samsung TV using generic cables.

And no, I'm not the person that looks at 1080 HD and says, "I don't see how this is any better than Standard Def."

friedriches · 07-01-2009, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by StadiumSalute

Also, the last Xbox update enabled 1080p over component, so the original device I posted that started all of this nonsense actually could produce 1080p over HDMI from component input. It may or may not still be a POS, but it would work (except for that pesky sound thing I assume).

Getting sound out of an Xbox 360 with HDMI in use for video is quite simple: pop the plastic casing around the standard component cable off (it's simply glued on) and plug it in at the same time, then you have access to the optical and red/white composite audio cables. It's what I use.

friedriches · 07-01-2009, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by PURPLE TIGER

Friedriches et al,

What can you tell me about surround sound systems? Are you familiar with the soundbar units? Are they worth the price for a smaller room? Do you really need a 7.1 channel receiver with HDMI capabilities?

I want to add a new surround sound unit to two rooms but will never use it in both at the same time unless it's the same program...like a football game. Should I go with a quality receiver with a splitter or....?

Any suggestions would be appreciated!!!

If I was looking to have a situation like yours, I would do one quality reciever. 7.1 vs 5.1 is really for the true audiophile, but I can't say that it's even remotely necessary. 98% of the media out there today doesn't even support 7.1 yet. So go 5.1. Video switching is VERY handy, but you don't need it. I guess what I mean to say is that if you CAN do it, then do it. But if you can't afford it, don't sweat it.

There's an easy way to do this, and it's going to involve some sacrifice. Shared audio streams can be done a number of ways, but the easiest is through a dedicated shared audio system. Many people pooh-pooh their quality, but Bose has one of the most ingenious ways of doing distributed whole-house audio I've seen, and also it sounds quite good. The only issue is that if you wanted to do surround systems in two rooms, you would need two recievers. But if you wanted, you could do a surround unit in one room, and just two speakers and a sub in another and have them link back to the main room. They can share audio feeds, and the 2nd room can play both a local source as well as stream from the stored media (200hr) on the Bose reciever itself, all controlled with an RF remote with LCD screen. It's really nifty. Plus, that can be added onto/expanded to include other rooms as well as outside. (annnd there's my spiel from work)

But really, if you can get a cheap 5.1 receiver for the secondary room of the two and rock some decent speakers, while making the one you'd use primarily the more "premium" of the two, I couldn't see you being anything other than satisfied.

Soundbar is quite like a log of doody- it's nice, but WAY overpriced.

StadiumSalute · 07-01-2009, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by friedriches

Getting sound out of an Xbox 360 with HDMI in use for video is quite simple: pop the plastic casing around the standard component cable off (it's simply glued on) and plug it in at the same time, then you have access to the optical and red/white composite audio cables. It's what I use.

I was referring more to that the converter may not pass sound, but it seems that it does.

LesMilesFan · 07-10-2009, 06:17 AM

I'm sure some here shop at the Wally.

Magnavox Blu-ray Player Only $98 After Wal-Mart Price Rollback

Crip*TEAM KATT · 07-10-2009, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by LesMilesFan

I'm sure some here shop at the Wally.

Magnavox Blu-ray Player Only $98 After Wal-Mart Price Rollback

There is a reason for that.

This is Magnavox "NEW" Blu ray player but is the Profile 1.1 which means no downloading bonus material over the net. The 1.1 connects but ONLY to do updates.

crawfish · 07-10-2009, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Crip*TEAM KATT

There is a reason for that.

This is Magnavox "NEW" Blu ray player but is the Profile 1.1 which means no downloading bonus material over the net. The 1.1 connects but ONLY to do updates.

francis, not all of us are nerds. some just rent or buy the disc.

Crip*TEAM KATT · 07-10-2009, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by crawfish

francis, not all of us are nerds. some just rent or buy the disc.

Thats fine but with sony disc you can register them through the BD Live and they give ya $10 coupons off the pruchase of your next Blu Ray or any other Sony product you might want to buy.

So it aint just about being nerd.

The Disney BD Live is pretty cool my girls can set up a time to watch a certain movie with friends of theirs from Texas and while the movie is playing they are able to text back and forth and it shows up underneath the movie on the tv screen. Not to mention the movie reward points to buy other Disney movies.

The 1.0 arent even made any more and some of the 1.1 are freezing up whenever the lastest firmware is updated and they are having to replace them cause it cant be fixed so I guess you can buy the 1.1, HOPE it locks up and then they replace it with the 2.0

06-30-2009, 04:31 PM	#80
pharpe Blue, you're my Boy! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 1,853	Re: sony blu-ray 149.99 I don't know about 1080p but I have used both HDMI and component cables to connect my TV to my AT&T Uverse which goes up to 1080i. Both types connect at 1080i and I have seen no difference at all. This is on a 56" Samsung TV using generic cables. And no, I'm not the person that looks at 1080 HD and says, "I don't see how this is any better than Standard Def."

07-10-2009, 06:17 AM	#84
LesMilesFan Registered Guest Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 375	Re: sony blu-ray 149.99 I'm sure some here shop at the Wally. Magnavox Blu-ray Player Only $98 After Wal-Mart Price Rollback

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